I have only ever seen farro for sale at Trader Joes, but it is part of a farrotto/soup mix which I dislike. I know there must be many other places to purchase plain farro (not part of a mix) in Los Angeles....please advise.

For a fast food veggie burger try sunny grill on venice near the bowling alley, the veggie burger delux is tastey. Avocado and grilled onions. It usually takes a while for them to get the order out but they do have a drive thru so it is convenient.

Looking for a dinner destination for a birthday. We will be 16 people with 2 vegans some vegetarians and some meat only people. There should be at least beer or wine options but preferably a full bar. Hoping to spend about $40 a person. As fas as area, we live in mid- wilshire and are willing to travel, but not further than SGV...

I am in Los Angeles and I am looking for a caterer to create a romantic dinner for my newly wed friends. I think they live in the Potrero district, but I am not sure. I guess I am looking for something like this http://immaeatchu.wordpress.com/2007/... just small intimate comfortable food. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

I have a friend to entertain and a post regarding pitchers of mojito at O-bar got me thinking. Are there any other fun places east of Fairfax where one can get pitchers of delicious alcohol (not just beer but cocktails)? TIA

Does anyone have any ideas for a macaroon recipe that would make a coconut macaroon similar to the one sold at Manis Bakery and Cafe in Los Angeles. It's dairy free and made with organic whole wheat flour sweetened with organic maple sugar. I love them to death but I want to know how to make them at home. I have no idea where to start. TIA

My favorite salad involves cleaning a lot of pots, but it is super easy. Add equal amounts quinoa, lentils, brown rice, then add steamed broccoli, red bell pepper, red onion, corn, mint, basil, and cilantro, salt and pepper. My family, who doesn't really accept such overtly healthy food into their meals has really added this salad to their meals happily. I think it is tastey on it's own but my family likes to add salad dressing like a balsamic vinagrette. A box of quinoa usually has cooking directions on it. It is extremely simple to prepare.

Just to add a few more options I like the chilaquiles at Highland grounds, they add soy chorizo so they are slightly gringo but they're delicious. I also tend to order the chilaquiles at Mexico City. It comes in a green sauce with chicken, it has a nice tang.Like other chowhounds, I also adore the chilaquiles at Gilberts and MarVista Bowl.

FYI my bf and I once sat at the counter at Chabuya. It was fun to watch the chef and an assistant prepare the ramen. At one point the chef left and the assistant was alone, he sprinkled some white powder from a tupper ware container in the soup bowls before adding the broth. We inquired as to what it was. His answer was that he wasn't sure, but he thought it was MSG, his boss had only called it "Magic Powder." He did say that you can ask the them not to put it in the soup. Having this experience has not stopped me from returning, I think it's a great product. I think the service gets slow and flubbed up if you order appetizers, but otherwise it's quick and attentive. I recently tried the cold noodles Alice mentioned and it is really delicious.

My brother's birthday demands include dinner at Katsu-ya. He does not care which location but he wanted chef Katsuya Uechi to be working. Is the chef known to work in a specific location or at any of his restaurants? Does his presence have any influence on the quality or taste of the food?